COLUMBIA, S.C. -
First-year head men's basketball coach Frank Martin and his team will hold practice on Friday, Oct. 26, that will be open to the public at Colonial Life Arena. The event will run from 5:45-6:30 p.m., with doors set to open at the Arena at 5:15 p.m. Coach Martin will address the crowd immediately prior to the start of practice. Those who are unable to attend can still watch for free live on Gamecock All-Access.

Parking and admission will be free of charge for the event and seating will be available in the lower bowl of the arena on a first-come, first-serve basis. The practice will be streamed live on the official website of Gamecock Athletics at GamecocksOnline.com, for free.

Season tickets for men's basketball are currently on sale starting at $125. The ticket office at Colonial Life Arena will be open during the practice for season ticket sales. Official team posters for the 2012-13 season will also be available at the event.

The men's basketball team will host Kentucky Wesleyan on Oct. 30 in an exhibition contest at 7 p.m. prior to the season opener versus UW Milwaukee on Nov. 11.